Helps apply the research findings of behavioral neuroscience to daily life. The ninth edition of Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience offers a concise introduction to behavioral neuroscience. The text incorporates the latest studies and research in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology. The theme of strategies of learning helps readers apply these research findings to daily life. Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience is an ideal choice for the instructor who wants a concise text with a good balance of human and animal studies. MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Carlson program. Key learning applications include the MyPsychLab Brain. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning -- MyPsychLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking --Each chapter begins with a list of Learning Objectives that also serve as the framework for the Study Guide that accompanies this text. Engage Students --An Interim Summary follows each major section of the book. The summaries provide useful reviews and also break each chapter into manageable chunks. Explore Theory/Research -- APS Reader, Current Directions in Biopsychology in MyPsychLab Support Instructors -- A full set of supplements, including MyPsychLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need. NOTE: This is the standalone book, if you want the BookAccess Card order the ISBN below: 0205962092 / 9780205962099 Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience Plus NEW MyPsychLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205206514 / 9780205206513 NEW MyPsychLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205940242 / 9780205940240 Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience
For courses in Physiological Psychology and Biopsychology An up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible overview of behavioral neuroscience Physiology of Behavior provides a scholarly yet accessible portrait of the dynamic interaction between biology and behavior. Authors Neil Carlson and Melissa Birkett drew upon their experience teaching and working with students to create this comprehensive and accessible guide for students of behavioral neuroscience. In addition to inclusion of the latest research in the field, the 13th Edition offers a new chapter on development of the nervous system that features information about disorders of development, autism spectrum disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
This package includes a physical copy of Physiology of Behaviour by Neil R Carlson, as well as access to the eText and MyPsychLab. The most current, comprehensive, and teachable text for behavioral neuroscience Thoughtfully organized, Physiology of Behavior provides a scholarly yet accessible portrait of the dynamic interaction between biology and behavior. Close collaboration between the author and a talented artist has resulted in beautiful, accurate, and pedagogically effective illustrations in every chapter. No other author compares to Carlson when it comes to thoroughly updating research. This revision incorporates the latest discoveries in behavioral neuroscience, and includes over 400 new references. Integrated for the first time with MyPsychLab, featuring an interactive Virtual Brain, chapter study plans, flashcards, and other resources, Carlson''s 11th edition offers students an immersive and engaging experience. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience- for you and your students. Here''s how: Personalize Learning - The new MyPsychLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - Section Summaries with Thought Questions help students test their understanding of the materials. Engage Students - A close collaboration between the author and a talented artist has resulted in beautiful, accurate, and pedagogically effective illustrations in every chapter. Explore Research - In light of the rapidly evolving field of behavioral neuroscience, over 400 new references are included in this edition. Support Instructors - With resources such as Instructor''s Manual, Test Bank, highly visual PowerPoint Slides, and for the first time ever, the new MyPsychLab with ClassPrep, instructors have everything they need to teach behavioral neuroscience. All of these materials are available to be packaged with the text upon request. MyLab and Mastering from Pearson improve results for students and educators. Used by over ten million students around the world, they engage learners effectively at every stage. MyPsychLab delivers proven results in helping individual students succeed in their studies. It provides engaging experiences that personalise their learning and cement their understanding of topics covered in the lecture theatre. And, it comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to providing the best content and learning tools that help students, instructors and departments to achieve their goals. In a survey of over 700 students, more than 85% recommended MyPsychLab''s continued use. For students The Pearson eText lets students access their textbook anytime, anywhere, and any way they want - including downloading to iPad. A personalised study plan arranges content around the key steps of learning, from remembering and understanding core concepts, to more complex tasks that encourage deeper analysis and greater critical thinking. Multimedia resources, including videos and simulations tied to every chapter, encourage students to interact with what they''re learning and practice in a more enjoyable way. For educators Online assignments, tests, quizzes can be easily created and assigned to students. An assignment calendar allows instructors to assign graded activities, with specific deadlines, and measure student progress. Gradebook: Assignments are automatically graded and visible at a glance, helping instructors identify student challenges early-and find the best resources with which to help students. Register now to benefit from these resources. A student access code card may have been included with your textbook at a reduced cost. If you do not have an access code, you can buy access online. To buy access or register with your code, visit www.mypsychlab.co.uk. For educator access, contact your Pearson account manager. To find out who your account manager is, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/replocator For more instructor resources available with this title, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk
This adaptation of this acclaimed psychololgy text has been thoroughly restructured and rewritten to meet the needs of a European audience. Features include a rewritten chapter on social psychology and a companion website.
MyPsychKit is now available...for physiological psychology! Expand your knowledge of the Foundations of Physiological Psychology with MyPsychKit! MyPsychKit is an electronic supplement to aid student learning and comprehension featuring: * Book-specific learning objectives * Flashcards with key terms and definitions * Practice tests * Interactive figures and diagrams from the text * Neuroscience animations and videos which demonstrate the most important principles through movement and interaction * MyPsychKit also offers reliable research materials with Research Navigator Visit http: //www.mypsychkit.com for more information.
Psychology is the internationally best-selling introduction to one of the world's most exciting sciences. This popular text explores every major branch in the field, allowing students to discover classic and contemporary topics, theories and applications. This new 6th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and includes over 1000 new references, as well as coverage of the DSM5 and new topics such as social neuroscience, spurious correlations, new theories of intelligence, the history of neuroscience and the Dark Tetrad. It also includes a discussion of the importance of replication, to encourage students to engage with this topical issue. A range of engaging pedagogical features bring alive the diverse strands within the subject. These include: � Cutting Edge: 62 all new sections for this edition, introducing important and exciting research from across the discipline. � Controversies in Psychological Science: current debates that encourage students to reflect upon the complex nature of topics within the field, covering issues such as: what is the role of oxytocin in trustworthiness? When is it right to deceive participants in psychological studies? Does brain training work? Do learning styles exist? ... and many more. � Psychology in Action: sections highlighting the link between theory and application. Consider a range of real world examples such as: what will make you a better student? Does speed-reading work? � International Perspectives: covers topics such as happiness and how brain research is being conducted in a global context. Richly illustrated throughout, with examples from across the globe, this is an essential read for students of psychology and related disciplines just beginning their studies, as well as for those who simply want to explore psychology in more depth.
Helps apply the research findings of behavioral neuroscience to daily life. The ninth edition of Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience offers a concise introduction to behavioral neuroscience. The text incorporates the latest studies and research in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology. The theme of strategies of learning helps readers apply these research findings to daily life. Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience is an ideal choice for the instructor who wants a concise text with a good balance of human and animal studies. MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Carlson program. Key learning applications include the MyPsychLab Brain. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning – MyPsychLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking –Each chapter begins with a list of Learning Objectives that also serve as the framework for the Study Guide that accompanies this text. Engage Students –An Interim Summary follows each major section of the book. The summaries provide useful reviews and also break each chapter into manageable chunks. Explore Theory/Research – APS Reader, Current Directions in Biopsychology in MyPsychLab Support Instructors – A full set of supplements, including MyPsychLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need. This Book a la Carte Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched, loose-leaf version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalized their book by incorporating their own notes and taking the portion of the book they need to class – all at a fraction of the bound book price.
For courses in Physiological Psychology or Biopsychology Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience offers a concise introduction to behavioral neuroscience with a good balance of human and animal studies. Authors Neil Carlson and Melissa Birkett help students grasp the key concepts of the discipline, apply theory and research findings to daily life, and better understand their own behavior. Along with the fresh perspectives brought by new co-author Melissa Birkett, the 10th Edition incorporates the latest studies in this rapidly changing field as well as a new dedicated chapter on movement, added in response to faculty feedback.
1.Neuroscience as a field evolves rapidly; new research methods are developed every year. The research reported in this edition reflects the enormous advances made in these research methods. New researchis published every year that advances our understanding of the physiology of behavior. This new edition describes research that has resulted in many new discoveries. New Research: Genes that control brain size. Action of acetaminophen. Diffusion tensor imaging of fiber tracts. Discovery of color "globs" in the visual association cortex. Discovery of the gene responsible for congenital insensitivity to pain. Revised section on neural control of maternal behavior. Brain mechanisms of moral judgments. Emotional judgments of body posture. Bariatric surgery and secretion of anorexic peptide. Role of the basal ganglia in nondeclarative learning. Causes of AIDS dementia complex. Possible role of vitamin D deficiency in development of schizophrenia Cleansing rituals as atonement for unethical behavior. Brain pathology in autistic disorder 2. This new edition features many entirely new topics that were not covered in previous editions. New Topics: Evidence for fatty acid detectors in the tongue. New section on the role of sleep in procedural and declarative learning. Brain mechanisms of REM sleep: the REM flip- flop. Role of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex in reactions to violation of social norms. Role of the somatosensory system in emotional recognition and empathy. Anorexic symptoms as a response to starvation . New treatment for anorexia. Transfer of memories from hippocampus to neocortex . Identification of the visual word- form area . Ketogenic diet and development of 2- DG trials for treatment of seizure disorders. Brain- computer interfaces to operate computer- controlled devices. Animal research on delivery of siRNA to treat Huntington's disease. Reorganization of the section on anxiety disorders. Role of 5- HT transporters in PTSD. Role of the dorsal striatum in addictive behavio . Role of the insular cortex in nicotine addiction. New experimental drugs for treatment of addiction. Role of airway sensations in cigarette addiction 3. The author has revised the existing art and prepared new art to illustrate research that is described for the first time in this edition. Dozens of new pieces of art have been developed and dozens of others have been revised. The result is a set of up-to-date, clear, consistent, and attractive illustrations.
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This much-awaited final volume of The Birds of British Columbia completes what some have called one of the most important regional ornithological works in North America. It is the culmination of more than 25 years of effort by the authors who, with the assistance of thousands of dedicated volunteers throughout the province, have created the basic reference work on the avifauna of British Columbia.
British Columbia has one of the richest assemblages of bird species in the world. The four volumes of The Birds of British Columbia provide unprecedented coverage of this region's birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality, and distribution patterns of each of the 472 species of birds. This third volume, covering the first half of the passerines, builds on the authoritative format of the previous bestselling volumes. It contains 89 species, including common ones such as swallows, jays, crows, wrens, thrushes, and starlings. The text is supported by hundreds of full-colour pictures, including unique habitat photographs, detailed distribution maps, and beautiful illustrations of the birds, their nests, eggs, and young. The Birds of British Columbia is a complete reference work for bird-watchers, ornithologists, and naturalists who want in-depth information on the province's regularly occurring and rare birds.
The definitive survey of diagnostic dermatopathology—and the single-best resource for addressing differential diagnosis at the microscopic level For virtually every kind of skin lesion, this skill-sharpening resource has everything clinicians need to successfully perform differential diagnosis at the microscopic level. Dermatopathology features a systematic, algorithmic approach that cuts through the complexity of the discipline’s traditional disease-oriented focus, providing a ready-to-use diagnostic tool that puts the entire world of dermatopathology into perspective. This classic has won acclaim as the only dermatology pathology resource that is valuable for both teaching and for clinical practice and differential diagnosis. While other references may be more exhaustive, denser, or larger, none are more clinically useful as Dermatopathology. With 25% of the dermatology board and recertification examination consisting of dermatopathology topics, this is also an outstanding board review tool. Filled with hundreds of color photomicrographs, the book features a clear five-part organization and nearly forty detailed chapters—each reflecting the scientifically rigorous, up-to-date insights of authors who are acknowledged experts in the field. The book’s vast scope encompasses all skin disease processes—inflammatory, non-inflammatory, infections, and proliferations (harmatomas, hyperplasias, and neoplasms, plus disorders of nails and oral mucosa). •Includes Online Image Bank containing all the images in the book•Increased number of full-color images•Numerous tables assist clinicians differentiate similar conditions from one another•NEW CHAPTERS on laboratory methods and stains, and updated immunohistochemistry content
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